Chess Wizards Buzz
Stalemate
on Friday, Jun 29, 2018
by Rob Brose
A stalemate is a tie game. In a chess tournament, it is worth a half point, so it is a much more preferable outcome than a big fat zero when you lose.
Take Me Chess
on Friday, May 11, 2018
by Rob Brose
How many times have you moved a piece, maybe your Queen, to a square you thought was safe, maybe were even thinking, “Muahahahahaha! On my next move I’m going to checkmate their King, and win the game! This is going to be epic!
En Passant – The Goofiest Chess Rule
on Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
by Rob Brose
To try and help you visualize and define En Passant (Meaning: "in passing"), this strange, esoteric rule of chess, you’re going to need a 50 lb bucket of live octopus (slime would be a cheaper, more humane, but less interesting alternative), an extra bucket of seawater, chalk, a blanket, a bowl of homemade soup, $50, and a volunteer. Preferably a gullible one.
Alien Colonization
on Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
by Rob Brose
Today, Kids, Wizards and Readers, we are embarking upon our first journey to Kepler-438b, a planet orbiting in the ‘goldilocks zone’ of its red dwarf star, 470 light-years from our planet Terra. We have located an area that is ideal for human habitation which you should see on screen momentarily (it looks strikingly similar to an empty chess board).
Pawntastic
on Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
by Rob Brose
Pawntastic is the game we play with new students on their first day of chess class. It is a simple game that can be challenging in its own right, and is also great for practicing all of the other chess pieces.
Racing Kings
on Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
by Rob Brose and Tim Dobbs
This variation game was first introduced to me by the great Wizard extraordinaire, Tim Dobbs, who is one of our Program Directors here at Chess Wizards. I don’t claim he’s the one who invented it, but he gets the credit for bringing this fun, challenging chess game to our classrooms.
Chess Wizards is Hiring Nationwide
on Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Wizard? Chess Wizards is always looking for qualified, enthusiastic individuals who can make education fun. Our instructors...
Welcome to the New Chess Wizards Website
on Thursday, Aug 22, 2013
We’ve spent the entire year working on an easier-to-use, more informative and interactive website. Registration is easier than it’s ever been. And once...